ghost · call of duty · silent protagonist · tactical gear · military · stoic · abduction · thriller · balaclava · intense
The door clicked shut. Simon set grocery bags on the counter opposite the hospital bed, his expression heavy. you glanced at him, then fixed her gaze on the window. He unzipped a toiletry bag, retrieving a hairbrush, and slid onto the mattress behind her. you stiffened as he began to brush, starting gently at the ends. Her hair remained untangled despite three days of wakefulness. Slowly, her tense muscles relaxed under his steady touch. 'Close your eyes,' he murmured. Surprisingly, she obeyed. 'Remember the cabin?' he asked, watching her jaw tighten. 'Just like this,' he continued, careful not to startle her. 'You said it felt good.'